A FINE LATE 18TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1780-1820: In overall very good+ to near fine condition. Of finer than usual grade with a burl root wood stock and an ivory (walrus ivory?) fore-end cap. The barrel and lock with deeply chiseled and embossed surfaces: of a quality usually found on better grade Near Eastern Weapons. Smoothbore, .65 caliber, 13", iron/chiseled-steel barrel with smooth, steel-gray, lightly toned surfaces. Retains a fine touch hole and an embossed and chiseled breech with relief chiseled/carved martial theme designs: of Western style. Fine with sharp contours, a good bore and some minor wear, light scattered discoloration/pitting. Molded and deeply relief carved, two-piece, burl root wood (elm?) fullstock of fine quality with richly carved rococo scrolls around the barrel-tang, along the forestock and around the mounts. Of classic mid-18th century French-influenced form with an elongated grip and a pronounced bulbous butt. Retains 65-75% of its finish with some scattered handling marks, tight hairlines and signs of use. Expected light abrasions/minor checks. In very good+ condition with sharp contours and fine quality carvings. The ivory fore-end cap with some minor chips. Deeply chiseled and embossed, full sidelock, flintlock Mechanism with an embossed and rounded lockplate and matching gooseneck hammer: of classic Western European (French) inspired design with deeply chased floral and vine scrolls. In very good+ near fine mechanically functional with its original components (the frizzen spring needs tightening), chased, en suite. In fine condition and mechanically functional with a strong mainspring and all of its components. The lock with (90%) of its polished finish with some minor discoloration and pitting, at the bridled powder-pan. The steel surfaces with an untouched silver-gray patina without significant pitting or wear: retains 90% polish. Matching barrel with fine exterior surfaces. Fine quality engraved and embossed brass mounts and a very nice burl root wood fullstock with its ivory end-cap. Complete with its horn tip ramrod and original screws. The trigger-guard with a paper French retailer's sale tag and an old lead Police Dept. New York "No. 6" collection tag. A classic Ottoman Turkish Flintlock Holster Pistol, ca. 1780-1820s: of better than usual quality. Overall Length, 20".

Price: $2,200.00

A VERY FINE PAIR OF SILVER INLAYED 18TH CENTURY TURKISH OR MOROCCAN STIRRUPS, ca. 1750-1780: In overall fine untouched condition. Of typical Ottoman-influenced form with geometric silver inlayed wrought iron surfaces and pierced rectangular foot plates. The sides with 85%+ of their original, somewhat coarse, geometric pattern, silver damascening. The tops with matching inlayed surfaces and finely sculpted contours. Decoratively pierced, 7 1/2" x 5 1/4", rectangular foot pads with smooth, untouched, black-gray surfaces. In overall very fine untouched condition with some light discoloration. Both stirrups with finely sculpted wrought contours, smooth surfaces and an untouched age patina. Retain 85%+ of their silver inlay, of classic Ottoman design. A rare, untouched, original Pair of Silver Inlayed, 18th century Turkish or Moroccan Stirrups, ca. 1770. The type of stirrup used throughout the Ottoman Empire, in the 18th century. For similar examples, please see C. G. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction... of Arms...", pg. 586.

Price: $900.00

A 20TH CENTURY MID-EASTERN "TOURIST" FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1950: In overall good+ untouched "original flintlock" condition. The 6 1/2", round "barrel" made from a recycled piece of gas-pipe, with a visible seam and a .65 caliber bore. Of typical tourist-gun quality with a screw-fastening-- obstructing the bore. Plain, Tourist-type, 20th century, "Flintlock" mechanism with a coarsely made hammer, frizzen-spring, and frizzen. Of typical, rough, "tourist-gun" quality with modern screws and made not to function, as it was configured without a top-jaw and the nail-fastened frizzen does not pivot. The simply carved hardwood fullstock of typical Ottoman influenced form-- having a pronounced bulbous butt, no ramrod provision and coarse white-metal-wire and Mother of Pearl panel inlays. Of Indo-Persian/Near Eastern manufacture, ca. 1950. Very roughly cast and embossed brass mounts of classical Eastern/Ottoman form: in emulation of 18th century European design. The stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced pommel and roughly embossed surfaces: tip of right stirrup chipped. Matching trigger-guard with a pointed finial and an embossed bow: an embossed rifle type triangular sideplate. In overall good+ untouched condition and a typical example of 20th century Near Eastern "Tourist Pistol", ca. 1950. The barrel and lock with matching, dark brown surfaces and some light patches of discoloration, rusting and surface oxidation. The stock with some minor handling marks and 80%+ finish. Coarsely finished hardware with dark brass surfaces and verdigris. Overall length, 12".

Price: $250.00

A RARE VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED TURKISH 16TH CENTURY CHAIN-MAIL SUIT OF ARMOUR, ca. 1550-1600: In overall very good untouched condition. Of traditional Indo-Persian/Turkish form with an open-ring-mail body with four, protective, steel breastplates/sideplates: complete with their iron securing loops. The back constructed of several rows of small steel platelets, secured and reinforced by adjoining rows of mail. Long, integral, mail sleeves that extend beyond the hands and serve as gauntlets. The body with two, long, chain-mail skirts, for leg-defense. In overall very good+ untouched condition. The mail with several minor battle related? holes, one through a sleeve and some minor loss of the links. The breastplates with smooth steel gray surfaces, some minor pitting and light discoloration. The back platelets with a smooth, untouched, brown, age patina and some scattered pitting and patches of light roughness (untouched interior surfaces). Fine quality mail with tight links, smooth surfaces and some of its original hemp necktie. Of 16th century construction with a Double-mail neck and upper chest defense. A classic and early Turkish 16th century Chain-mail Suit of Armour, ca. 1550-1600. Impressive and heavy, weighing nearly 20 lb. ***For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction Use & Decoration of Arms...", pg. 37,38,43.

Price: $3,775.00

VERY LARGE CEREMONIAL "PEACE PIPE": OF SOUTHERN (SEMINOLE?) MAKE, ca. 1890-1910: In overall very fine condition. Of large form, made from a section of a hardwood sapling with a heavy, round, burlwood bowl and a long sectioned stem. Chip-carved mouthpiece with a twine wrapping at its end. Three piece stem friction fits in place. A large, ceremonial, Indian-made pipe from the South Eastern United States. Very likely a Seminole or Cherokee made piece, dating to ca. 1890-1910. In overall very fine condition with choice surfaces and some isolated discoloration and light wear. A very nice example of an authentic Native American Peace Pipe. Overall length, 52".

Price: $965.00

A VERY GOOD PAIR/BRACE OF LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY MID-EASTERN FLINTLOCK "DRESS" PISTOLS, ca. 1880-1920: In overall very good untouched original flintlock condition. Recycled, earlier, European, octagonal to round & round-to-round, smoothbore, .65 & .58 caliber, 8 1/2" & 8 5/8", iron barrels: one with light scroll engraving and both with "European" cartouche-type maker's/proof marks. In original flintlock configuration and fitted with similar, fully functioning, Flintlock mechanisms. Flat lockplates with matching, coarsely engraved, gooseneck hammers; frizzen springs; and one lock with a bridled powder-pan and scroll engraving. In mechanically functional order with fine mainsprings and both with grooved-face frizzens, of typical Near Eastern style. Wire inlayed, molded and simply carved hardwood fullstocks of typical Ottoman influenced form -- having pronounced bulbous butts and no ramrod provisions. Adorned overall with "silver"/whitemetal wire-inlays; and of Turkish/Near Eastern manufacture, ca. 1880-1920. Both pistols with somewhat coarsely/crudely etched and embossed brass mounts of classical Eastern/Ottoman form: in emulation of 18th century European design. The stirrup type butt-caps with pronounced pommels and deeply cast, embossed and chased surfaces. Nail-fastened, plain, brass trigger-guards with simple floral type forward finials and border-engraved bows. Flat open-scroll type brass sideplates with matching untouched surfaces and fitted for single-sidebolts. In overall very good+ untouched condition with generally smooth, brown-gray gunmetal surfaces and mustard-toned mounts. Fine stocks with light handling marks, 80%+ finish and sharp contours. A classic example of a Brace/Pair of 19th/20th century Near Eastern Flintlock "Dress" Pistols, ca. 1880-1920. The barrels and lock with matching, oxidized brown-toned surfaces and some patches of discoloration and pitting/rust: one lock of better quality make, with a bridled pan, a finer attention to detail with engraved lockplate surfaces. The stocks with some minor handling marks and 80%+ finish. Very good hardware with mustard-toned surfaces, some patches verdigris and evident file-marks -- from crude manufacture. A brace/pair of Near Eastern Dress Pistols with various minor differences in their butt-caps, mechanisms and stock adornment. Overall length, 15 1/2" & 15 3/4"./FONT>

A FINE QUALITY SILVER MOUNTED TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1780-1820: In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition. The round, pin-fastened, .65 caliber, smoothbore, 12", iron barrel with lightly etched floral scrolls (worn), an embossed muzzle-band and a raised sighting rib-- on the top of the breech. Flintlock mechanism with a flat beveled lockplate, its matching hammer and grooved-face frizzen: of provincial Near Eastern manufacture with a strong French/Germanic influence to its design. Retains untouched dark steel surfaces with a replaced hammer retaining-screw and a strong mainspring: slightly out of timing, as the sear will not always release from the "full-cocked" position. Molded and carved burlwood (Burl Elm?) fullstock of classic Ottoman Turkish form: having a pronounced bulbous butt and a very fine Tiger-Striped grain pattern: some tight hairlines, minor losses, handling marks and expected shrinkage. Of Ottoman make with a strong Western influence of design, as made for a full-length, removable ramrod: missing. Lightly engraved (worn) and embossed silver mounts: The stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced floral-form pommel and embossed ribbon borders. Matching silver trigger-guard with acanthus leaf finials and an embossed bow. A single baluster-tuned ramrod pipe with an embossed rear finial, en suite with the trigger-guard. Rococo type, floral scroll, silver sideplate and a shield type silver wrist escutcheon. In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition with smooth dark surfaces. The barrel and lock with matching gunmetal gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration and pitting: the barrel with some scattered discoloration/fine pitting and the noted wear to the engraving. Fine stock with some minor handling marks, shrinkage, signs of age/use, a tight and old age-crack in the ramrod channel: 80%+ finish. Very good+ silver hardware with simply etched and embossed details: some wear. A very nice example of a fine quality Ottoman Turkish Flintlock pistol, ca. 1780-1820. Overall length, 19". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms & Armor", pg. 506.

Price: $1,575.00

A VERY GOOD TURKISH FLINTLOCK "BLUNDERBUSS" PISTOL, ca. 1840: In overall very good+ untouched original flintlock condition. Screw-fastened, Dramatically flared, blunderbuss-type, Turkish-made, octagonal, smoothbore, .57 caliber, 11 1/2", iron barrel. The breech-top with somewhat coarsely etched, chiseled and silver damascened geometric designs. Etched and scroll-engraved Western-manufactured (for Eastern Market) Flintlock mechanism with a flat lockplate, a matching reinforced hammer, a bridled frizzen and a faceted frizzen-back. Of typical, somewhat rough, "Trade" quality with a slightly crude and robust appearance. In mechanically functional order with a strong mainspring and very good timing: retains both its original sidebolts. Molded and simply carved hardwood halfstock of typical mid-19th century Ottoman form -- having slightly rough contours and a cane-type grip. Etched and engraved brass and steel mounts of typical Eastern/Ottoman design. The nail-fastened, sheet-brass?, butt-cap (missing), an etched and engraved steel trigger-guard with an urn type finial and an engraved bow: missing two of its retaining-pins. Two (2), sheet-brass, teardrop, sidebolt escutcheons and a pin-fastened and engraved sheet-brass fore-end cap. The underside of the barrel with an engraved steel and brass under-rib, for the (missing) iron ramrod. In overall very good untouched condition and a classic example of an Ottoman Turkish Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol, ca. 1840. The barrel and lock with matching, smooth gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration and wear. Very good stock with some scattered handling marks, minor shrinkage and 80% finish. The hardware with smooth untouched surfaces, some losses and damages. Overall length, 18".

Price: $975.00

A VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED EARLY 19th CENTURY AFGHAN FLINTLOCK "CAMEL" GUN/JEZAIL, ca. 1810s: In overall very untouched condition. The round, Turkish-made, 46", cannon-form, baluster turned, .60 caliber, iron, smoothbore, band-fastened barrel with its original decorative brass barrel bands and rear & front sights. Typical Afghan-form, molded and carved, Circasian Walnut, fullstock with a wide, flared, paddle-type butt and a chip-carved butt: some old chips and scattered handling marks. In original flintlock configuration and made with an English India Pattern Brown Bess mechanism. The lock with untouched gunmetal-brown surfaces and some patches of discoloration and pitting. Complete with its original sling swivels and iron ramrod: made without a trigger-guard. In overall very good untouched condition: the stock with some scattered handling marks and chips. The iron surfaces with an untouched age-patina and the expected pitting and rust staining on the breech and lockplate. In functional order with a strong mainspring and its original touch hole. A very nice and decorative example of these distinctive Afghan Rifles from the early Nineteenth century, ca. 1810s. Overall length, 60".

Price: $1,550.00

19th CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN ALL STEEL JAMBYIA & SCABBARD, ca. 1870: In overall good untouched condition. Of typical form with a simulated? Damascus blade and scabbard. The curved blade of traditional Indian jambyia form: all metal hilt. The iron scabbard with etched line decoration. In overall very good condition. Overall length, 10 1/2".

Price: $200.00

A FINE JAPANESE MATCHLOCK TEPPO, ca. 1840: In overall fine+ untouched condition. Octagonal, 40", watered-steel, pin-fastened, .approx. 45 caliber, smoothbore, iron barrel with flared tulip-type muzzle, a block rear sight and a blade-type fore-sight. The breech with engraved and silver-damascened decoration: some wear. Lacquered red-colored hardwood (mulberry?) fullstock of typical EDO-period form with a flattened fishtail butt; inlayed on its left side and along the fore-stock numerous chrysanthemum blossom brass inlays: additional decorative brass inlay under the mechanism. Traditional Japanese snap matchlock mechanism, made without screws and having an exposed brass mainspring and serpentine: brass lockplate and trigger with a bow-type trigger-guard. In overall fine+ untouched condition. The barrel with dark surfaces and some scattered light pitting/discoloration. The hardware and lock retain a generally untouched golden-mustard patina throughout: in mechanically functional order. Very Fine stock with 90%+ lacquered varnish finish, some isolated patches of wear, minor handling marks and light signs of use. A fine, original, early to mid 19th century, Japanese matchlock rifle of high quality construction. Replaced wood ramrod and missing its powder-pan cover. Overall length 51".

Price: $1,875.00

A VERY GOOD 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN PESH-KABZ, ca. 1880-1890: In overall very good+ near fine untouched condition. The Afghan-made, long tapered, single-edge, 12", blade with extensive, somewhat coarse geometric engravings with incised brass inlay. Retains its original cutting edge without evidence of resharpening or any significant nicks: smooth steel-gray surfaces with crisp engraving and little signs of wear. Hammered and embossed sheet-brass hilt with a faceted gripsectrion and a slightly faceted pommel. Engraved overall with extensive line and geometric patterns, of tradition Isamic fashion. In overall fine untouched condition. The grip with an untouched, lightly toned, mustard patina and sharp engraving. The blade with matching smooth steel surfaces and much (75%+) polish. A nice example of a 19th Afghan Dagger (Pesh-Kabz), ca. 1880-1890. Overall length, 15 5/8".

Price: $450.00

A FINE ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY DYAK HEADHUNTER'S MANDAU & SCABBARD, ca. 1870: In overall fine untouched condition. The 20 1/2", native-made blade with a pleasing, smooth, untouched, gray age patina and choice surfaces with some light patches of wear and discoloration. Adorned overall with numerous brass pellet inlays, of traditional native design. Nicely Carved bone or ivory grip with an untouched yellowed patina and an old age-crack: typical angular profile and missing its grip wrap. Complete with its original wooden scabbard with rattan bindings and some minor damages/loss: retains its suspension-loop and its red cloth-covered secondary scabbard for the missing carving-knife. A very nice example of an original Headhunter's Sword with evidence of use. Overall length, 25". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction & Decoration of Arms..."..

Price: $1,175.00

A GOOD AFGHAN IRON MOUNTED WOODEN POWDER FLASK FOR A JEZAIL, ca. 1810-1850: Round, leather covered, wooden body with untouched lightly oxidized brown surfaces and some obvious signs of use and wear. Russets iron spout with heavy surface oxidation and sings of hard use: missing its suspension cord (easily replaced). In overall good untouched condition with dry surfaces to the leather body and signs of exposure. A nice decorative example of as 19th century Afghan Powder Flask, of the type associated with Jezails, ca. 1800s. Measures 8" x 5 1/2".

Price: $350.00

A VERY GOOD 20TH CENTURY MID-EASTERN "TOURIST" FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1940: In overall very good untouched "original flintlock" condition. Screw-fastened, round, smoothbore, .67 caliber, 11 5/8", iron barrel with coarsely etched, chiseled and silver-damascened floral scrolls and stars, on its top. Etched and engraved, Tourist-type, 20th century, Flintlock mechanism with a flat and slightly beveled lockplate having coarse silver inlay/damascening, en suite with the barrel. The neck of the hammer and the frizzen-back with a matching decoration and untouched surfaces: in "functional" order with a weak mainspring. Of typical, somewhat rough, tourist quality, ca. 1940 and not a firearm, as the barrel is secured, from its underside, with a wood-screw; which bisects the bore: the touch-hole is not drilled-out. Extensively brass-wire inlayed and white-metal adorned, hardwood fullstock of typical Ottoman influenced form-- having a pronounced bulbous butt, a raised-carved floral spray at the barrel-tang and fore-end, no ramrod provision. Adorned overall with extensive floral/vine scroll wire-inlay. Of Turkish/Near Eastern manufacture, ca. 1940. Coarsely/crudely etched and embossed brass mounts of classical Eastern/Ottoman form: in emulation of 18th century European design. The stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced pommel and deeply cast/embossed surfaces. Matching trigger-guard with an arrowhead type finial and an cast bow. A coarsely embossed rifle type triangular sideplate and extensive brass wire inlay (some minor loss). In overall very good untouched condition and a classic example of a 20th century Near Eastern Flintlock "Tourist" Pistol, ca. 1940. The barrel and lock with matching, oxidized brown surfaces and some patches of discoloration and pitting/rust. Very good stock with some minor handling marks and 80% finish. The hardware with golden mustard surfaces, some verdigris and evident file-marks-- from crude manufacture. Overall length, 18".

Price: $250.00

A FINE & UNTOUCHED 19th CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN FLINTLOCK KABYLE "CAMEL" GUN, ca. 1850: In overall fine untouched condition. Octagonal, Near-Eastern-made, 44 1/4", .62 caliber, smoothbore, band-fastened barrel with its original decorative silvered breech and tang, a simulated European proof mark and its three (3), iron barrel bands. Notched rear sight. Typical North African (Algerian or Tunisian), molded and carved, hardwood (olive-wood), Halfstock with a wide and flared, flat, triangular butt adorned with extensive, geometric-designed incised carvings. Also retains its etched and embossed, sheet-brass appliqués/counter-plates -- for the rear saddle-ring. Fine with an untouched patina and smooth surfaces, sharp carvings, 90% finish and some light handling marks and tight hairlines. Matching olive-wood? buttplate with incised carvings. Sheet-Steel mounts: two (2), nail-fastened, teardrop-shaped sidebolt-escutcheons, a matching "pie-crust" border trigger-plate, two (2) wrought-forged sling-swivels, three (3) sculpted and engraved ramrod pipes and the three (3) braided-steel barrel bands. Fine stock with a rich age-patina, some expected shrinkage and minor handling marks. In its original Flintlock configuration with a nicely sculpted and extensively scroll engraved, flat lockplate. Matching, engraved, reinforced hammer; and in complete and functional order. Bridled powder-pan, a teardrop-finial frizzen spring and a finely engraved frizzen-back, en suite with the lockplate and hammer. In untouched condition with some scattered surface discoloration: strong mainspring and its original turned trigger. Plain wooden ramrod with swelled tip. In overall fine untouched condition: the barrel with a deep brown-gray age patina, smooth surfaces and some light patches of discoloration/fine pitting: fine touch hole. A very nice and authentic "working type" example of a famed North African Kabyle: the type of gun used, with great affect, by the Nomadic Peoples of Algeria and Tunisia. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction & Decoration of Arms...". Overall length, 58".

Price: $1,475.00

A VERY GOOD QUALITY 20TH CENTURY MID-EASTERN "TOURIST" FLINTLOCK PISTOL, ca. 1940: In overall very good+ untouched "original flintlock" condition. Made with an earlier/recycled pin-fastened, octagonal, rifled, .46 caliber, 6 1/4", iron barrel with coarsely etched, chiseled and silver damascened floral scrolls on its top. Etched and engraved, Tourist-type, 20th century, Flintlock mechanism with a slightly beveled and rounded lockplate having coarse silver inlay/damascening, en suite with the barrel. The hammer and frizzen-back with a matching decoration and untouched surfaces. Of typical, somewhat rough, tourist quality and will not function, as the nail-fastened frizzen does not properly pivot: hammer functions having a strong mainspring. Extensively silver-wire inlayed, hardwood fullstock of typical Ottoman influenced form-- having a pronounced bulbous butt, no ramrod provision and extensive floral/vine scroll wire-inlay. Of likely Turkish/Near Eastern manufacture, ca. 1940. Coarsely etched and embossed brass mounts of classical Eastern/Ottoman form: in emulation of 18th century European design. The stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced pommel and embossed surfaces. Matching trigger-guard with an urn type finial and an engraved bow. An embossed rifle type triangular sideplate and extensive silver wire inlay. In overall very good untouched condition and a classic example of a better made 20th century Near Eastern "Tourist" Pistol. The barrel and lock with matching, smooth brown surfaces and some light patches of discoloration and surface oxidation. Fine stock with some minor handling marks and 90% finish. The hardware with dark mustard surfaces and some evident file-marks, from manufacture. Overall length, 11 1/2".

Price: $350.00

18TH/19TH CENTURY NEAPALESE KUKRI KNIFE: In overall very good untouched condition. Heavy downward curved forged steel blade with a deeply set tower?-shaped maker's mark. Plain wooden grip with simply carved sides and secured to the blade with a wrought iron ring and a later? wrought iron wire. In overall very good untouched condition. The Kukri was the national knife and the principal weapon of the Gurkas. Overall length, 19".

Price: $150.00

A VERY GOOD EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN MATCHLOCK MUSKET/TORADAR, ca. 1810: In overall very good untouched condition. The 50" smoothbore, .67 caliber, round to round, band-fastened Wootz Steel barrel with a visible "damask" pattern and an integral forged, rounded, iron powder-pan: missing the pan-cover. The flared muzzle with an integral, post-type fore-sight and deeply etched floral designs overall. Carved and molded hardwood fullstock of typical Indian Toradar design with a long, narrow, rectangular butt and an integrally carved ramrod channel. The lock/mechanism of typical Indian design with a spring-operated serpentine, enclosed by decorative sheet-steel panels and complete with a sculpted and flattened trigger. In overall very good untouched condition. The barrel with a smooth brown-gray age patina and some light surfaces stains and scuffs. Very Good stock with choice surfaces, sharp contours and some light wear, handling marks and abrasions: the right face of the butt with an old painted "1243" Collection number. The mechanism, barrel, trigger and hardware with a matching and untouched, brown-gray age patina. In mechanically functional order and complete with its original components, including its iron ramrod. A very nice example of an Indian Matchlock Toradar, ca. 1810. Overall length 68 1/4". ***For similar examples (Please see: "A Glossary Of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms...", pg. 623-24, by George C. Stone).

Price: $1,650.00

A FINE 19th CENTURY ZULU WAR PERIOD AFRICAN WAR CLUB/"KERRIE", ca. 1870: In overall Fine+ untouched condition. Hand carved, hardwood, ebony? shaft with a tapered grip and some minor wear. The top of the shaft with an integrally carved bulbous striking head with an oval profile. In overall fine+ untouched condition with some light to moderate signs of handling and wear. A very nice example of an original Zulu War Period African War Club, ca. 1870. Overall length, 21". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction and Decoration of Arms...", pg. 351.

Price: $1,000.00

A FINE QUALITY IVORY & ROOTWOOD PERSIAN/CAUCASIAN MIQUELET RIFLE, ca. 1780-1800: In overall fine untouched condition. 41", Persian-proofed, octagonal to round, rifled, cannon-form, iron, .60 caliber barrel with a fine and distinct Damascus pattern-twist and a deeply rifled bore. The breech with a clearly struck Persian maker's/proof mark and a "Turkish-type" rear, peep sight. Secured to the figured burl rootwood fullstock by means of five (5) plain brass barrel bands (a period repair to uppermost band). Fine quality burl walnut, fullstock with a narrow rounded butt with decorative brass and ivory inlays. Retains 85% finish with sharp contours, a fine burl grain, some minor handling marks and light wear/abrasions. Sculpted ivory? butt-cap with expected minor age-stains/wear. Persian-made Miquelet lock with an illegible maker's mark, fine mechanics, smooth steel-gray surfaces, some light discoloration and its original components. Steel ball-type trigger with matching smooth surfaces. Replaced? wooden ramrod with plain brass tip. In overall fine untouched condition with a brown-mustard patina to the brass fittings. Some handling marks, light wear and sharp contours with fine metal surfaces. The iron with an untouched age-patina and the expected minor discoloration. In functional order with a strong mainspring its original components: retains its original, braided, red cord, suspension loop. A very nice and decorative example of a high quality Persian/Caucasian Rifle, ca. 1780-1800. Overall length, 54".

Price: $4,250.00

A FINE & VERY RARE IVORY INLAYED 19th CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN CHILD'S FLINTLOCK KABYLE "CAMEL" GUN, ca. 1850: In overall fine untouched condition. Octagonal cannon-form, Near-Eastern-made, 18 3/4", .54 caliber, smoothbore, band-fastened, turned-muzzle-barrel with its original embossed silver barrel-bands and its notched-type rear sight. Typical North African (Morrocan), molded and carved, hardwood fullstock with a wide and flared, flat, triangular butt. The entire surface of the buttstock with flat ivory (walrus?) inlayed panels with extensive, geometric-designed incised carvings and silver tack decorations. The forestock and underside of the lock mortsie with an engraved and embossed sheet-steel sleeve. Retains an untouched patina and smooth iron surfaces, the stock with 80% finish and some light handling marks, minor repairs and tight hairlines. Matching, screw-fastened Ivory/Bone buttplate with incised carvings, en suite with the stock inlay. Steel mounts: three (3) sidebolts, an engraved border trigger-plate, its matching trigger-guard and its sculpted steel ramrod: three (3) embossed silver barrel bands. Fine stock with a rich age-patina, some expected shrinkage and minor handling marks. In its original Snaphaunce configuration with a nicely sculpted flat "Dutch-type" lockplate, its matching gooseneck hammer, a square-faced frizzen and its original screw and springs: missing its sliding pan-cover and slightly out of timing, as will not hold on "cocked" positions. In untouched condition with some scattered surface discoloration and its original etched trigger (loose). In overall fine untouched condition: the barrel with a deep gunmetal-gray age patina, smooth surfaces and some light patches of discoloration/fine pitting. The lock and sheet-steel ornamentation with matching untouched surfaces. A very nice and extremely rare example of a "Child's type" North African Kabyle, ca. 1850. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction & Decoration of Arms...". Overall length, 30".

Price: $1,750.00

A LATE 19th CENTURY MOROCCAN JAMBIYA WITH DECORATIVE SILVER SCABBARD, ca. 1900: In overall very good+ near fine untouched condition. Of typical form with curved, 9", damascus steel blade with smooth surfaces throughout: stepped at the hilt and retaining a lightly toned steel-gray patina with patches of light discoloration and staining. Simply carved, silver mounted wooden hilt with a flared pommel of classic Morrocan form and extensive geometric-pattern and scroll engraving overall . Original sheet silver scabbard with embossed and engraved geometric/floral scrolls, en suite with the hilt and cross-guard. A very nice original 19th North African (Morrocan) Jambiya dagger with the expected signs of light use. Some minor scattered handling marks and abrasions. Overall length, 17".

Price: $275.00

ORIGINAL 19th CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR SWORD WITH SCABBARD, ca. 1890: In overall fair to good condition with aged surfaces overall. Crescent shaped blade with discoloration overall. Typical form hilt with traces of rough engraving. Wooden Replaced? scabbard with green canvas covering. The scabbard cover falling off. In fair to good condition overall. An original Indian sword of classic form.

Price: $150.00

ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN ARM KNIFE: In overall very good condition with nice untouched aged surfaces to the spear-shaped native blade. Leather wraped wooden grip and scabbard with leather arm attachment and decorative fringe. Smooth surfaces throughout with some very minor staining to the blade. The scabbard with some damage to its tip.

Price: $100.00

A FINE & ORIGINAL 19TH/20TH CENTURY AFRICAN MASSAI KNIFE & SCABBARD, ca. 1890s-1910s: Of classic Southern African, Massai, form. In overall fine untouched condition with smooth steel-gray surfaces to the 15", hand-forged, native-made, steel blade: evidence of maker's tool-marks and some light discoloration. Complete with its Brown, leather wrapped, wooden grip and matching scabbard. The scabbard with its tight sinew stitching, smooth tan-brown surfaces, some light patches of discoloration and a simple incised line decoration. Dates to ca. 1890s-1910s. A medium-size and original African spear-form knife. In overall fine untouched condition. The blade retains 90% of its polish and its original sharpened edges. Fine hand-stitched scabbard with signs of use and its original suspension-loop. Overall length, 21 1/2".

Price: $275.00

AN UNTOUCHED TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, ca. 1780-1820: In overall good+ untouched original flintlock condition. The octagonal to round, pin and band fastened, .57 caliber, smoothbore, 8 1/2", iron barrel with deeply etched and gold damascened (worn) Islamic Koranic verses and vine floral scrolls: the muzzle with a slight flare; and a replaced tang screw. Flintlock mechanism with a flat beveled lockplate, its original matching hammer and frizzen: of European manufacture -- for Eastern export with a strong French/Germanic influence to its design. Retains untouched dark steel surfaces with a strong mainspring: slightly out of timing, as the sear will not always release from the "full-cocked" position. Molded and carved walnut fullstock of classic Ottoman Turkish form: having a pronounced bulbous butt and a fine grain pattern: various hairlines, minor losses, handling marks, shrinkage and chipping; missing its fore-end cap with obvious signs of handling and hard use. Of Ottoman make with a strong Western influence of design, as made for a full-length, removable ramrod: missing. Deeply engraved and gold damascened (worn) sideplate, en suite with the barrel. The brass stirrup type butt-cap with a pronounced pommel and lightly engraved borders (loose). An iron trigger-guard with a long rear finial, an embossed bow and a (missing) urn forward finial. A single barrel-form ramrod pipe with a pointed rear finial: a missing diamond-form wrist escutcheon. In overall good+ untouched original flintlock condition with dark original surfaces. The barrel and lock with matching brown/gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration and pitting: the barrel with some scattered discoloration/fine pitting and the noted wear to the gold-wash. Fair to good stock with various handling marks, shrinkage, signs of age/use, old age-cracks, 70%+ finish and several filled and nailed repairs. Good hardware with simply etched and embossed details: some wear. A nice untouched example of an Ottoman Turkish Flintlock pistol, ca. 1780-1820. Overall length, 15". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms & Armor", pg. 506.

Price: $700.00

A LATE 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TURKISH/PERSIAN (DAGGER), ca. 1890-1900s: In overall very good untouched condition. The provincially made, long tapered, double-edge, 15", spear-point blade with extensive, somewhat coarse geometric engravings, incised brass inlay and a keyhole cut in its center: similar to Turkish "women's knives". Retains its original cutting edge without evidence of re-sharpening and smooth steel-gray surfaces with crisp engraving and little signs of wear or use. Etched brass cross-guard with decorative finials and an integral knuckle-guard: matching ricasso with scroll engraved panels. Dark faceted horn hilt of traditional Persian/Turkish design with a flared pommel and decorated with numerous incised brass rings and red coral pellets: missing its finial at the grip-pommel with some minor scattered abrasions and age cracks. In overall very good untouched condition. The grip with a lightly toned dark patina and some minor loss of its brass decoration. The blade with smooth steel surfaces and much (85%+) polish. A nice example of a late 19th Turkish or Persian Dagger, ca. 1890-1900s. Overall length, 20 1/2".

Price: $375.00

A VERY GOOD & SCARCE EARLY AFGHAN MATCHLOCK JEZAIL, ca. 1780-1810: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The 35" smoothbore, .67 caliber, round to round, band-fastened Wootz Steel barrel with a distinct "Damascus-steel" pattern and an integral forged, rounded, iron powder-pan: complete with the pan-cover. The flared muzzle with a side-mounted bayonet-lug and a brass blade sight. Simply carved hardwood fullstock of typical Jezail design with a flattened "J"-shaped butt-section and an integrally carved ramrod channel. The lock/mechanism of typical Indian design with a spring-operated serpentine, enclosed by decorative sheet-steel panels and complete with a sculpted, pierced and flattened trigger. In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The barrel with smooth steel-gray surfaces and some light surfaces stains and fine scattered pitting: distinct Damascus twist. Very Good stock with generally sharp contours, some wear, handling marks, abrasions and old repairs. The mechanism, barrel, trigger and hardware with a matching and cleaned gray patina. In mechanically functional order and complete with its original components, including its iron flared-tip ramrod, two (2) sling-swivels and three (3) brass barrel-bands. A very nice example of an Afghan Matchlock Jezail, ca. 1780-1810. Overall length 52 1/2". ***For similar examples (Please see: "A Glossary Of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms...", pg. 322, by George C. Stone).

Price: $1,875.00

A FINE ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY DYAK HEADHUNTER'S MANDAU & SCABBARD, ca. 1880: In overall fine untouched condition. The 20", native-made blade with a pleasing, smooth, untouched, gray age patina, a deep fuller and choice surfaces with some light patches of wear and discoloration. Retains its original sharp cutting edge without nicks. Nicely Carved bone or ivory grip with an untouched age-patina and much of hair tuft decorations: typical angular profile with extensive relief carvings. No. Scabbard. A very nice example of an original Headhunter's Sword with evidence of use. Overall length, 25 3/4". For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Construction & Decoration of Arms..."..

Price: $750.00

A RARE 19TH CENTURY CARVED AND POLYCHROME SOUTH PACIFIC (NEW GUINEA?) BONE DAGGER, ca. 1850: In overall fine untouched condition with a hand carved tapered bone pointed dagger blade and a matching chip carved interior. The outer face with painted and carved geometric and anthropomorphic designs. Integral bone pommel, carved in the form a large bird (Kiwi?) and painted, en suite with the blade, with black and red ochre pigments. Of early form, as constructed entirely of bone with a "rough-carved" appearance. An unusual and scarce example of an early to mid 19th century South Pacific carved and painted bone dagger, ca. 1850. In overall fine untouched condition with evidence of use and wear to the high points of the carvings. Some expected light fading/discoloration to the painted surfaces with a fine untouched age patina overall. The inside surfaces with a yellowed bone patina and signs of age and staining. A weapon-type dagger, as made as an elongated point, without a cutting edge. Overall length, 14 1/2".

Price: $750.00

A FINE QUALITY 20TH CENTURY REPRODUCTION OF A CHINESE BRONZE-AGE BRONZE & CARVED JADE SPEAR/TRIDENT POINT FLAG FINIAL: Of very good quality modern manufacture and intentionally made to look like an original example of, ca. 1000 BC. The cast and embossed bronze body with an integral cylindrical socket and trident-form spear-point finial. The central section of the body with a circular aperture set with a carved jade medallion: its borders with a series of "paste" lapis lazuli cabochon stones. A cast and an open-mouth socket, for a cylindrical pole/haft: the top with a matching carved jade insert, en suite with the central medallion. In overall fine+ condition, as is: made to look like an excavated find. A quality reproduction of bronze & jade Chinese spear-point finial, ca. 1980. Retains a fine artificially aged verdigris patina with evident surface oxidation, simulated wear and some minor "damage"/casting imperfections. A well crafted piece of decorative Chinese bronze and jade. Overall length, 12 1/2"..

Price: $675.00

ORIGINAL 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN? WATERED STEEL SPEAR, ca. 1880: In overall fine condition with nice untouched aged surfaces to the hand-forged, 9 1/2", watered steel/Damascus, leaf-form spear head with sharp contours and cutting edges. Of typical Indonesian/Javanese design. Mounted on a later, 20th century, wooden haft with a braided rawhide band at its top. A very nice example of an authenic, late 19th century, Native-made, South Pacific, Watered Steel Spear. These highly prized spears were used by their owners for hunting wild hogs and as a weapon during War. Overall length approx 80".

Price: $375.00

A 20TH CENTURY "TOURIST" TYPE SOUTH PACIFIC (MALAYSIA) KNIFE & SCABBARD, ca. 1950-1970s: In overall very fine condition. Of traditional native-made design with a 9", single edge, etched and engraved, polished, steel blade with a "clip" type point and various Buddhist-theme engraved designs (a seated Buddha, temple, etc.) Retains generally smooth steel-gray surfaces with 90% polish, its original sharp cutting edge and some light patches of surfaces oxidation. Carved and coarsely engraved dark, horn grip with a flared and pointed finial. Complete with its original two-pieced, dark, hardwood scabbard with two sheet-steel securing loops and numerous "white metal" pellet inlays, in floral and geometric configurations. The scabbard with some minor cracks and handling marks. In overall very fine condition and typical of most "tourist grade" knives with coarse engraving to the blade and grip. Overall length, 21".

Price: $115.00

A 19TH CENTURY PHILIPPINE BARONG, ca. 1880s: In overall very good condition with smooth surfaces and fine and sharp cutting edges. The native-made, 16 3/4", large sized, classic Barong blade with a smooth steel-gray age-patina and some old staining. Carved Hardwood grip with a silver ferrule and a poorly repaired crack across its length. Retains much of its polish with a fine steel surfaces, some minor discoloration and a fair grip. Complete with its original hardwood scabbard with incised and relief carved decorations and rawhide and brass securing straps: several age cracks, minor losses and damages. In overall very good condition. Of good quality native manufacture with untouched smooth surfaces and some light patches of discoloration. A very nice example of a Philippine Insurrection Period Barong, ca. 1880s. Overall length, 23 1/4".

Price: $550.00